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Activities for children in Arbaz

Perched above Sion and neighbouring the resort of Anzère, the village of Arbaz watches over a small natural paradise: its ponds, its forests and its mountain pastures. This is where Le Tour des Cinq Étangs begins, an easy and restful loop along the water.

Between walks beside the ponds and Valais fresh air, Arbaz is a very simple nature stop for a family outing. Here is our selection of activities for children in Arbaz.

Our selection of family activities in Arbaz

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Less than 15 minutes away, in neighbouring towns.
Illustration of the playground at Ycoor in Crans-Montana Ycoor Playground: the large play area in the heart of the Crans-Montana resort
Crans-Montana, Valais 2-10 years

Want an outdoor outing, free and right in the center of the resort? The Ycoor playground in Crans-Montana features around thirty wooden games by the Ycoor lake: swings, slides, zip line, and large sand pits, just steps away from the cafes and the ice rink.

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Illustration of the indoor pool in Grône Covered pool in Grône: swim with family all year round in the Val de Réchy
Grône, Valais

Want to swim with the family even when the weather isn't suitable? The indoor pool in Grône, nestled in the Rhône valley at the foot of the Val de Réchy, opens its large pool to you for a good part of the year. Little beginners and experienced swimmers alike find their place there, sheltered from the Valais weather.

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Illustration of the Sporting pool in Crans-Montana, outdoor pool facing the Alps Swimming pool of Sporting de Crans-Montana: outdoor swimming for families
Crans-Montana, Valais

Are you looking for a place to cool off with your family during your vacation in Crans-Montana? The Sporting pool, located outdoors and in a quiet area near the Etang Long, welcomes both young and old all summer long, with its paddling pool for the little ones, its slide, and its large lawn for sunbathing.

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Illustration of the Sitterie swimming pool in Sion, outdoor pools Outdoor swimming pool of Sitterie: the family swimming spot in Sion
Sion, Valais

Feeling like a big bowl of freshness with the kids when the sun is shining in Sion? The Sitterie outdoor swimming pool features pools, a wading pool, and a large lawn for a family swimming day, just a stone's throw from the Valais city center.

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Illustration of the playground at Etang-Long in Crans-Montana, by a mountain pond Playground of Etang-Long: the large playground by the lake in Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana, Valais 3-12 years

Looking for an outdoor outing where kids can climb, slide, and zip line, all by a mountain lake? The playground at Etang-Long in Crans-Montana checks all the boxes: spacious, free, and set in a natural environment at 1455 meters.

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Illustration of the Géronde Baths in Sierre, outdoor pools and slide Géronde Baths in Sierre: the pool by the Valais lake
Sierre, Valais

Want a day of splashing in the Valaisan sun? At the Bains de Géronde in Sierre, your children can swim laps in the heated pools, splash around in the water play area, and slide down the big slide, all against the lush backdrop of Lake Géronde.

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Illustration plate du parc accrobranche Foret Aventure a Sigeroulaz, au-dessus de Vercorin, enfants sur parcours et tyroliennes Forêt Aventure in Vercorin: treetop adventure and ziplines at Sigeroulaz
Vercorin, Valais 5-16 years

Fancy climbing through the trees as a family, above Vercorin? At Sigeroulaz, reached by cable car, Forêt Aventure rolls out its treetop adventure courses and ziplines in the high-altitude forest. Thrills, height and fresh air guaranteed, from the moment children are 110 cm tall.

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Illustration plate de la place de jeux et du pumptrack d'Anzere, enfants jouant et roulant en plein air The Anzère playground: free play and pump track in the heart of the village
Anzère, Valais 1-14 years

Fancy letting the children burn off energy for free in Anzère? On the pedestrian village square, a large playground and a pump track await young and old: swings, slides, climbing structures and a bumpy track for bikes and scooters. Free access, in the heart of the resort.

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A day out without breaking the bank, or a treat.
Illustration plate du Tour des Cinq Etangs a Arbaz, une famille avec poussette le long d'etangs en foret The Five Ponds Tour in Arbaz: an easy family nature loop, pushchair-friendly
Arbaz, Valais 3-12 years

Fancy an easy, pushchair-friendly nature walk above Sion? In Arbaz, the Five Ponds Tour rolls out a 6.4 km loop visiting several ponds, with picnic areas by the water. A free and restful walk, perfect for families.

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Why choose Arbaz for a family outing?

Arbaz appeals to families looking for accessible, soothing nature. Its must-do is Le Tour des Cinq Étangs: an easy 6.4 km loop, passable with a pushchair, which links several ponds and offers lovely picnic areas by the water. The perfect walk for introducing children to hiking.

Neighbouring Anzère, Arbaz shares the same bright setting above Sion, and every summer it hosts the Insectopia exhibition, in the nearby Woodland gardens. Between water, forest and wide panoramas, Arbaz is a simple and restorative nature destination for a family outing in the Valais.